Journey through time and celebrate Christmas with the National Trust

By on December 6, 2017

Distant view of the South Front of Lyme Park, designed by Giacomo Leoni and constructed 1729-1732, with lake in the foreground.

Taking a joyful approach to Christmas is Lyme in Disley. Situated on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme will be honouring its Regency owner, Thomas Legh, by focusing on the celebrations of the season where the emphasis was on spending time with friends and family at parties and gatherings.

Homes would be decorated with simple cuttings from gardens and parks, kisses would be given under kissing boughs and yule logs would be collected to be burnt on Christmas Day.

From 24 November to 24 December, Lyme will be echoing this simple but high spirited approach to the festive period by hosting a series of choral performances and families will be invited to take to the dance floor as Regency Rejigged lead the way with 17th century choreography.